Operational Excellence Manager

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About The Role

As the APX Delivery Stream Operational Excellence Manager, you will strengthen operational performance and build organizational capability across the APX Delivery Stream. You will focus specifically on employee development in supply‑chain‑related competencies, partnering with HR and Supply Chain leadership to define capability needs, build skill pipelines, and ensure readiness for the AP1000® delivery portfolios.

You will also partner with the Communications function to provide messaging through town halls, newsletters, engagement campaigns, and employee recognition, promoting a culture of operational discipline and continuous improvement across APX Delivery.

You will report to the APX Functional Excellence Senior Manager and be located at the Cranberry Township headquarters. You will be hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

- Employee Development & Supply Chain Skills Capability Building

- Partner with HR functions to define capability requirements for APX Delivery and Supply Chain roles based on future pipeline needs.

- Lead creation of supply chain competency frameworks, training roadmaps, and development pathways tied to roles such as Delivery Stream Engineer, Delivery Stream Manager, Supplier Quality, Procurement Strategy, and Functional Excellence.

- Build an APX Delivery Stream Supply Chain University that strengthens employee proficiency in areas such as:

- Cost estimating and scheduling standards

- Procurement process governance

- Supplier performance evaluation

- Risk, schedule, and cost visibility

- Cross‑functional delivery integration

- Partner with HR to manage:

- Skill gap assessments

- Succession planning for supply-chain‑critical roles

- Onboarding programs for Delivery Stream talent

- Leadership development for Delivery Stream Supervisors/Managers

- Create a formal mentorship program

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline by advocating coaching, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and best‑practice distribution across project teams.

- Organizational Development

- Collaborate with HR to support workforce planning, including resource demand planning aligned with APX Delivery capacity needs.

- Participate in organizational design efforts to ensure Delivery Stream roles, responsibilities, and interfaces reflect current operating models and project demands.

- Support HR in developing performance metrics, behavioral expectations, and development goals aligned with APX operational excellence principles.

- Contribute to job families, role progression, and capability matrices related to APX Delivery and Supply Chain.

- Communications Partnership & Engagement Culture

- Work with the Communications function to design and deliver:

- APX Delivery town halls supporting transparency and understanding

- Quarterly newsletters highlighting performance, milestones, and improvements

- Employee recognition programs that celebrate milestones and execution excellence

- Narratives spotlighting best practices, Functional Excellence wins, and Delivery Stream success stories

- Ensure important operational priorities are communicated across Delivery, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Supplier Performance teams.

- Provide regular updates to team members, including executive leadership, on program status, challenges, and achievements.

- Provide content for leadership messages, training campaigns, change‑management projects, and updates related to new standards and tools.

- Bachelor's degree required.

- 7+ years of relevant experience; at least 3 years in a leadership role.

- Experience creating and delivering training programs.

- Experience teaching adults.

- Experience in public speaking.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $130,400 to $163,000 per year.

Why Westinghouse? Benefits Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

- Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company Is The Global Nuclear Energy Industry's First Choice For Safe, Clean, And Efficient Energy Solutions. We Enable Our Delivery Of This Vision By Living Our Value System

- Safety and Quality

- Integrity and Trust

- Customer Focus and Innovation

- Speed and Passion to Win

- Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting

http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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